Best 7 Candy Cane Angel Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delights, where sweetness reigns supreme! If you're seeking a confection that embodies the essence of festive cheer and delectable flavor, look no further than the iconic Candy Cane Angel Cake. This ethereal creation combines the delicate texture of an angel food cake with the vibrant flavors and colors of candy canes, resulting in a dessert that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting this enchanting treat, ensuring that you can replicate its magic in the comfort of your own home.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CANDY CANE ANGEL CAKE



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Betty Crocker® angel food cake mix and peppermint candies come together to make a perfect Christmas dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix
1 1/3 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon red paste food color
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup finely crushed soft peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to lowest position (remove other racks). Heat oven to 350°F. In extra-large glass or metal bowl, beat cake mix and cold water with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 1 minute.
  • Pour about 3 cups batter into ungreased 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan. Into small bowl, pour about 3/4 cup batter; stir in food color and peppermint extract until blended. Carefully spoon red batter over white batter in pan. Carefully spoon remaining white batter over red batter and swirl with knife.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately turn pan upside down onto heatproof funnel or bottle. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Loosen cake by running long metal spatula along edge of pan. Place serving plate upside down on pan. Turn plate and pan over; remove pan.
  • In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk; stir in enough remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over cake; top with crushed candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181, Carbohydrate 42 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 186 mg

CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE I



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This is a very moist and light angel food. A family favorite at my house.

Provided by Jane Hilton

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups egg whites
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
1 ¼ cups cake flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, cake flour, and cocoa. Sift together 2 times, and set aside.
  • In a clean large bowl, whip egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar with an electric mixer on high speed until very stiff. Fold in white sugar 2 tablespoons at a time while continuing to mix. Fold in flour mixture, a little at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for approximately 1 hour, or until cake springs back when touched.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

CHOCOLATE ANGEL CAKE



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When I was married in 1944, I could barely boil water. My dear mother-in-law taught me her specialty-making the lightest angel food cakes ever. This chocolate version is an easy, impressive treat. -Joyce Shiffler, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups egg whites (about 10)
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup cake flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sift together confectioners' sugar, flour and cocoa three times; set aside. , Add cream of tartar and salt to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold in flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time., Spoon into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Cut through batter with a knife to remove air pockets. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and entire top appears dry. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1 hour. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate. , In a large bowl, combine the first five frosting ingredients; cover and chill for 1 hour. Beat until stiff peaks form. , Spread over the top and sides of cake. Store in the refrigerator. Garnish with chocolate leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CANDY CANE CAKE



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This is a beautiful and delicious dessert! I got this recipe from a friend who makes this every year during the holidays. If you are in a rush and looking for a "quick" dessert use a store bought angel food cake. Note:To maximize the look of this cake, add the crushed candy just before serving; moisture from the whipped cream makes the peppermint begin to "melt" after half an hour.

Provided by kittycatmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cake flour or 1 cup pastry flour, sifted
1 3/4 cups sugar
12 egg whites, at room temperature
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
8 ounces peppermint candy canes
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sift together flour and 3/4 cup sugar. Sift again and set aside.
  • In a large bowl or standing mixer, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt. Beat until soft peaks form. Add 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla and almond extracts. Continue beating until egg whites are firm but not dry.
  • Sift one-third of the flour-sugar mixture onto the egg whites and, with a rubber or silicone spatula, gently fold the mixture into the egg whites. Add remaining flour in two batches, folding gently after each addition. Turn batter into an ungreased 10-inch tube pan and bake until browned and firm to the touch, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Invert cake (in pan) on a cooling rack for at least an hour. When completely cool, run a long, thin, sharp knife between cake and pan to loosen, and remove cake.
  • Put candy canes in a large sealable plastic bag. Crush them into small pieces with a meat pounder, rolling pin, or the bottom of a small frying pan. Sift crushed candy with a fine-mesh strainer and reserve candy dust for another use (see Notes). Set crushed candy aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream with remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Frost cake with whipped cream using a spatula to form swirls and peaks. Sprinkle frosted cake with crushed candy canes. (To get candy on the sides, hold your hand about 1 inches from the cake and gently toss crushed candy at the sides.) Serve immediately, using a serrated knife to cut slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.3, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 178.1, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 44.3, Protein 8

CANDY CANE CAKE



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Make and share this Candy Cane Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by josamky1063

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box betty crocker supermoist cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired
crushed candy canes or crushed hard peppermint candy, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Generously grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube (bundt cake) pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Pour about 2 cups batter into pan. Pour about 3/4 cup batter into small bowl; stir in food color and peppermint extract. Carefully pour pink batter over white batter in pan. Carefully pour remaining white batter over pink batter.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Turn pan upside down onto wire rack or heatproof serving plate; remove pan. Cool cake completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix all icing ingredients. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Spread icing over cake. Sprinkle top with crushed candy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.1, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 299.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 33.3, Protein 2.9

BUTTERSCOTCH ANGEL CAKE



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"I found a recipe similar to this in a cookbook and make up my own variation," notes Karen Grant of Tulare, California. She adds, "My husband always chuckles at me, because I seldom make a recipe as it is called for-I always think I have a better tasting way!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices angel food cake
3/4 cup butter, melted, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
8 scoops butter brickle or butter pecan ice cream
Butterscotch ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Place cake slices on a greased baking sheet. Brush with 6 tablespoons butter; press 1 tablespoon brown sugar onto each slice. Broil 5-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly. , Turn slices over; brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until bubbly. Cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve with ice cream; drizzle with butterscotch topping.

Nutrition Facts :

ANGEL CAKE



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Treat guests to this colourful angel cake with decorative fondant icing. It will go down well with a cuppa for afternoon tea

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

50g unsalted butter plus extra for the tin
150g caster sugar
4 large eggs
150g plain flour, sieved
a drop each of pink and yellow food colouring
a drop each of lemon and raspberry extract
100g butter, softened
200g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla paste
½ tbsp milk
200g fondant icing sugar
pink food colouring

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Butter a 25 x 20cm baking tin, and line the base with baking parchment. Stack a sheet of baking parchment over a sheet of foil, then fold in half so the parchment is facing out. Use this to divide the tin into three sections crosswise, each about 8cm wide.
  • Melt the butter, remove from the heat and set aside. Put the sugar and eggs in a large heatproof bowl over a pan of just simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water. Beat using an electric whisk until really thick and pale, about 4-5 mins.
  • Add a fifth of the mixture to the melted butter and mix to combine. Pour the butter mixture into the egg mixture, and carefully fold in along with the flour. Divide the mixture between three bowls. Leave one bowl of batter plain, then fold a drop each of pink food colouring and raspberry extract into the second bowl, and a drop each of yellow food colouring and lemon extract into the third bowl.
  • Carefully pour one of the batters into each of the three sections in the prepared tin. Bake for 12-15 mins until cooked through, or a skewer inserted into the middle of the cakes comes out clean. Leave to cool slightly in the tin, then carefully transfer the three cakes to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  • To make the buttercream, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla and milk together for 5 mins with an electric whisk until pale and creamy. To assemble the cake, put the plain sponge on a board and spread with half the buttercream. Top with the raspberry sponge, then spread with the remaining buttercream and top with the lemon sponge. Trim the sides so they're straight, even and neat.
  • To make the fondant icing, sift the sugar into a bowl and mix with 1½-3 tbsp water until you have a thick, droppable icing. Transfer a quarter of the icing to a second bowl, and mix in a drop of pink food colouring. Transfer the pink icing to a piping bag.
  • Spread the plain fondant icing over the top of the lemon sponge, making sure it doesn't drip down the sides. Pipe thin lines of pink icing on top across the width of the cake, space apart. Drag a cocktail stick through the lines lengthways to create a marbled effect. Leave to set slightly, then slice the cake into six even rectangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 107 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 87 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.21 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Chill the angel food cake before assembling the trifle to prevent it from becoming too soggy.
  • Use a serrated knife to cut the cake to prevent it from crumbling.
  • If you don't have a trifle bowl, you can use a large glass bowl or even a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Feel free to use any flavor of ice cream or sorbet that you like. Peppermint ice cream or sorbet would be a great choice for a festive twist.
  • Garnish the trifle with additional candy canes, whipped cream, or sprinkles before serving.

Conclusion:

This Candy Cane Angel Cake Trifle is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any holiday party. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a show-stopping dessert, give this trifle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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